Belay Clinics

 

BELAY CLINICS ARE OFFERED EVERY OTHER SUNDAY THROUGHOUT SPRING TERM IN 2024.

 

Introduction to Belaying and Ropework

7pm-8:30pm (offered every other Sunday)

This class is for climbers who are newer to the sport. Climbers will work on proper knot tying, equipment usage and belay techniques. This clinic is 1.5 hours in length. This clinic is best for someone who has previously visited our rock wall, but wants to take the next step in learning.

Introduction to Lead Climbing and Lead Belaying*

7:00pm-8:45pm (offered every other Sunday)

This class will give climbers the foundations of becoming a lead climber and lead belayer. Climbers will be instructed on ropework, climbing, gear, and risk management of lead climbing. Climbers must be able to climb 5.9 (Yosemite Decimal System) comfortably to take the class. This clinic is 1.75 hours in length.

*Participants need to be top rope belay Qualified before signing up for a Lead Climbing and Lead Belay Clinic.

 

The cost of clinics does not include entry fees to the rock wall. You will need to have an active membership or purchase a day-pass.

 

Clinics are free for current MSU students and $10 for non students.

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